IT'S A............

We have NO idea! Not only was the gender not visable but what they were looking for - the nucal transluscent fluid - was almost indecipherable, too. Our precious little one was referred to as willfull, stubborn and obstinate by more than one person. Bob and I referred to her/him as adorable, sweet and playful. It is so odd to think that the baby is only 2 inches long but we could see it doing flips and waving its arms around. It kept its hands up by its face the entire time - just like Annie. The result was perfect - a perfect little baby. We are still waiting on the final blood work but they are fairly sure that everything looked normal and the baby is doing great. The due date is back to November 18th - yikes! They had moved it to the 6th and we were very excited! We remember what those last few weeks are like so an earlier due date is always better! As long as he/she comes out healthy I can handle it! Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts. The little peapod is very lucky to have so much love already!

Profile of the baby - look at the big belly! The little things on the end of the belly are its feet - they moved around the entire time we were there. So cute!
A closer up profile of the head - looks like a boy to me but we won't know until June 28th when we go for the anatomy ultrasound!
I was in bed most of the weekend with what I thought was a stomach bug. I couldn't stop getting sick and felt miserable. It turned out I had some fluid accumulation around my kidneys that was causing an infection. They wanted to admit me to the hospital but my docs are VERY considerate and as long as I let them monitor it closely in the office I am allowed to be home on limited activity. A step up from bed rest but I can't jog, jump rope or work out - darn it all - not sure how I am going to use my free time now! Yesterday when I was sick Molly Girl drew me this picture to make me feel better - it is me driving a submarine. I love her imagination. Am I allowed to brag for a moment???? My little artist also scored the highest you can score in kindergarten on her reading tests. Mrs. Nelson called me today to let me know. I am so happy for Molly - she reads incessantly and LOVES it. I was hoping that she would be good at it!

Molly also came home SO excited because she had Cinco De Mayo festivities at school - Mrs Nelson served chips and salsa and did the Mexican Hat dance with the kids - Molly had so much fun!
Annie gets dressed up by the kids yet again - this time in a Woody hat!
Annie with the Annie pillow. When I was pregnant my Mom bought me a travel pillow to stick under my tummy so that I could sleep more comfortably - so cute! Now Annie loves to play hide and seek with it - too bad I am going to need it again for the belly!
Annie and Daddy snuggling!
Molly helping Annie try Jax for the first time - she LOVED them!
Molly got all ready for breakfast on Sunday and she looked adorable. I love the weekends when she picks out her own clothes - she is truly her own fashion guru!

Tyler ready to bat!
Pete ready to bat!
Go Tyler!
Pete working hard to get to first base after he hit!

Playing in the outfield Pete was laughing and playing and Tyler was drawing pictures in the sand with his toe!
Molly was so good - taking Annie for walks to keep her occupied during the very long game. Luckily Grammy and Papa showed up soon after with Abby so Molly had someone to play with and so did Annie!
Tyler in his batting helmet - he can barely see!
Tyler was so excited to play catcher. Look how cute he looks!

So a great day - I feel better already with the medicine, the baby is healthy and happy and both kids did well at their various activities. I also love those nights when the kids just fall into bed exhausted - they barely made it to their beds tonight! I have some more Papa pictures to share tomorow so check the sides of the blog for updates tomorrow!

Goodnight, Mom - I Love You!